Anchored Fish Aggregating Device Legal and Policy Review

The Pacific Community is seeking a contractor to review laws and policies governing anchored fish aggregating devices in 14 Pacific Island countries and provide country-specific recommendations and a regional synthesis.

The Pacific Community


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RFP26-10198
Dec 13, 2026 12:45 PM
Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM
11 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
procurement@spc.int
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Technical proposal (Annexes 1 to 3 and all supporting documents), Financial proposal (Annex 4)
Description

The Pacific Community seeks a firm or consultant to review national legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to anchored fish aggregating devices in 14 Pacific Island countries. The work includes desk reviews of national frameworks; analysis of legal, regulatory, and policy gaps and barriers; online stakeholder consultations; practical country-specific recommendations; and a regional synthesis. Deliverables include a legal and policy review report with recommendations for each country and a regional report identifying common issues and guidance for future management plans. The assignment is primarily desk-based, with remote engagement and limited in-country activities or travel if required and agreed. The contract is lump-sum, with a maximum duration of 80 working days over an estimated February–December 2027 period. The proposed team must include a legal expert with a postgraduate qualification in law and a fisheries policy expert with a relevant bachelor's degree; the technical proposal must also address the specified experience and expertise criteria.

Classification Codes
NAICS924120Administration of Conservation Programs
PSCAP66MARINE FISHERIES - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
fisheries legislation reviewfisheries policy analysisfish aggregating device management
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 19, 2026 12:45 PM-Clarification Questions Deadline
Dec 13, 2026 12:45 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Feb 1, 2027-Contract Award
Feb 8, 2027-Contract Commencement
Mar 1, 2027-Inception Report with Methodology and Timeline
May 31, 2027-Desk Review and Analysis Report with Preliminary Findings
Aug 31, 2027-Stakeholder Consultations Report and Presentations
Nov 1, 2027-Final Report and Recommendations
Dec 31, 2027-Conclusion of Contract
Requirements
Master's degree
Required
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Health insurance
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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